Alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón is a monster musician, and Golden City Suite, his musical tribute to the immigrant communities of San Francisco, is the latest proof. Commissioned by … Read More “Miguel Zenón: Golden City Suite at SFJAZZ Center”
Any reason to celebrate the late, great Ornette Coleman will always be a good one. On the occasion of the master saxophonist, composer, and harmolodic … Read More “Miguel Zenón: Law Years: The Music of Ornette Coleman (Miel)”
How good can sax-and-piano duets get? If alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón and pianist Luis Perdomo hadn’t recorded their Jazz Gallery livestream from last September, we … Read More “Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo: El Arte del Bolero (Miel)”
The evolution of Miguel Zenón has been unpredictable and intriguing. Along with being the lone remaining charter member in the SFJazz Collective octet and the … Read More “Miguel Zenón Featuring Spektral Quartet: Yo Soy La Tradición (Miel)”
Típico is a welcome showcase for Miguel Zenón’s longstanding, yeoman quartet. Venezuelan pianist Luis Perdomo and Austrian bassist Hans Glawischnig have been onboard since the … Read More “Miguel Zenón: Típico (Miel)”
Alto saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón is one of the most decorated jazz musicians of his generation, as measured by Grammy nominations, poll placements and … Read More “Miguel Zenon: Identities Are Changeable”
Respecting the past, and moving forward
Read More “Concert Review: Miguel Zenón at the SFJAZZ Center, May 22-25”
Wilbert Sostre reports on performance from saxophonist and his quartet at Inter American University
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A double-bill features two of today’s best
Michael J. West reviews Miguel Zenón’s new CD, ‘Alma Adentro.’
